Propmodo Podcast

Affordable housing is its own subsector of the property industry. I ask one expert who is working in it what it demands of people interested in it and what it takes to succeed.

Smart building certifications are the newest type of commercial real estate certification, joining sustainability and wellness-focused offerings as the third leg of this growing niche. Their intent is to assess and rate buildings on their level of technological attainment, connectivity, and the efficiency of their systems and processes.

These certifications are exciting options for property owners looking to stand out, but as the newest type of building certification, there is less information available about them than other types of certifications. In this report, we will:

-Explore the building technology certifications out there today

-Discuss the impacts of these certifications

-Provide suggestions of certifications for different situations and contexts

In the world of commercial real estate, there are many ways to attract tenants while expressing a commitment to increasing the quality of the occupier experience. One way to demonstrate this commitment is to attain a wellness certification, such as WELL or Fitwel. These certifications, made much more popular last year as owners scrambled to show their occupiers that they were taking COVID-19 safety precautions, reflect attainment in areas like air quality, lighting, and access to healthy food.

While there are fewer wellness certifications than sustainability-focused ones, the newness of the field presents many questions to property owners. In this new report, we'll answer:

-What distinguishes the leading property wellness certifications?

-What certifications match a variety of owner situations and contexts?

-What are the impacts and value of wellness certifications?

-How can owners go above and beyond to demonstrate a commitment to wellness in a competitive market?

We're all familiar with property certifications. Many of the buildings we live, work, and go to school in have them. Some have launched massive ad campaigns featuring movie and music stars. Different ones cover various types of property attainment, from wellness to technology and beyond.

Green certifications, aimed at demonstrating the sustainability attainment of various types of properties, are some of the most familiar with big names like LEED and BREEAM amongst their ranks. But even within this niche of certifications, there is a wide range of difficulties, costs, and benefits that these certifications include.

In this report, we'll explore the largest, most influential property sustainability certifications out there today, and provide owners with a sense of which certifications work for them. We'll cover:

-The impacts of certifications on value and marketing

-The easiest certification to attain

-Certifications landlords can consider to truly stand out

-Insights into the most recognizable certifications available today

Tenant experience platforms offer a lot of functionality for office owners looking to enhance their overall user experience. But with so many different options out there, deciding where to start can be difficult. In this report we explore the top tenant experience platforms, the services they offer, and how landlords can maximize the impact of their tenant experience technology with or without a purpose-built platform.

Former founders can help investors identify winning teams and make investment firms easier for startups to work with.

Investors are betting on ways that our building will need to adapt to our more flexible lives.

Investors have to juggle the interests of their limited partners, their portfolio companies, and their firm in order to succeed.

Investors are looking to ride the political and cultural push towards more sustainable buildings.

As the working world gets back to the office, there will be many different approaches to workplace strategy. From 100% in-office to mostly remote and beyond, each company will have to find an ideal approach for themselves. One thing that is more clear, though, is that workplace flexibility is more important than ever. Flexible workspaces, with adaptable lease terms and plenty of services included, are becoming increasingly important for landlords to provide. In this report, we discuss what exactly flexible workplaces are, and share insight on the challenges and opportunities that come with managing them. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/why-technology-is-key-to-delivering-occupier-flexibility